Emirates Seeks a Manager for Ireland
Emirates is seeking a Manager for Ireland. The job description and full details can be found on the Irish Travel Trade News web page by clicking on the Emirates banner in our Recruitment section on the bottom right of the page.
Think Turkey – Think Cotton Castles!
“Pamukkale is an unusual, natural and historical site and one of the most extraordinary, amazing and enchanting natural wonders in Turkey,” writes Joan Scanlon, Head of Sales & Operations, Wings Abroad Holidays.
“The name Pamukkale means ‘cotton castle’ and the venue is, quite simply, spectacular!...
Abu Dhabi to Promote to the Irish Market
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and home to Etihad Airways, is planning to promote the destination to the Irish trade, in association with the national carrier of the UAE.
According to Nabeel Al Zarouni, Abu Dhabi Tourism, the Emirate had more...
Etihad Full Commercial Team Now Onboard in Ireland
Etihad Airways has increased its commercial team in Ireland with some new appointments, as the airline continues to build its presence in the Irish market.
The appointments are Valerie Murphy, Corporate Sales Manager Ireland; Yvonne Nolan, Corporate Sales Executive Ireland; and Shannon O’Dowd, Leisure Sales...
Sunway to Tunisia
The travel trade executive with the Tunisian National Tourist Office, Sami Tounsi, certainly brought the beautiful sunshine from his country to Dublin for the launch of the Sunway Tunisia brochure.
Tunisia had 6.3 million visitors last year and only 2,294 of these were Irish -...
Visit California Visits Dublin
On a beautiful Irish summer evening Visit California brought West Coast of America weather to House on Leeson Street in Dublin.
Representatives of Visit California, along with Greater Palm Springs, Black Diamond Travel, Sonoma County, San Francisco, Huntington Beach and, of course, Los Angeles, informed...
Emirates Entertains at Irish Open in Fota
Fota Island Resort was awash with sunshine, spectators and golfers as the 59th edition of the Irish Open Golf teed off. The event is part of the PGA European International Tour.
Emirates, as one of the sponsors, hosted the travel trade in its dedicated hospitality...
Alvaro Aravena Joins APG-Global
APG has announced the appointment of Alvaro Aravena to the new position of Business Development Manager – Americas.
In his new role, Alvaro will be responsible for the sales and promotion of all APG products to airlines in North and South America including the Caribbean....
BA Seat Sale to USA from Dublin
British Airways has announced a seat sale ex Dublin, with reductions of up to 20% in its World Traveller cabin to destinations across America.
The sale, which continues until 30th June 2014, is offering passengers the opportunity to take advantage of these great fares to many...
WestJet Flies in and Reports 90% Load Factors
WestJet’s inaugural flight from St John’s, Newfoundland, flew into Dublin Airport this morning with full capacity – including some 30 WestJet frequent flyers who had been invited to enjoy a five-day trip to Ireland – and enjoyed a great welcome party hosted by the...
RCI Brings the WOW Factor to Fallon & Byrne
The WOW factor came alive as the Royal Caribbean International team came to Dublin to brief, feed, refresh, motivate and entertain the travel agent community.
Led by Stuart Leven, Managing Director of RCI, a team from the head office, aided and abetted by the local...
Three Cork Winners for Irish Open Tickets!
As luck would have it (although Co Cork residents might call it something else!) all three pairs of entry tickets to the Irish Open, offered by Emirates and Irish Travel Trade News, were won by travel agents from … Co Cork!
So heading for Fota...
Visit USA Roadshow Comes to Cork, Dublin and Belfast.
You have to hand it to the energetic Visit USA team of Ciara Foley of Platinum Travel and Clodagh Oxley, Chair and Excutive Director respectively, as they organised three road shows in three cities over three days. First it was off to Cork where...
DoSomethingDifferent.com appoints Graham Hennessy Country Manager for Ireland
DoSomethingDifferent.com is investing in its Irish operation, based in Dublin, and has recruited Graham Hennessy as its Country Manager for Ireland.
Graham, who has 22 years’ experience in the tour operating and travel agency sectors, is well known in the industry and joins DoSomethingDifferent.com from...
Caroline Wins SAS Tickets to Scandinavia
The combination of SAS, Tumlare and Hurtigruten brought the spectacular vista of Scandinavia to Dublin.
Alan Sparling of SAS, Rannveig Snorradottir of Tumlare, and Danny Giles of Hurtigruten were the presenters of the various aspects of the products – airline, tour operator and voyages (cruises).
Alan...
American Holidays Gets the Dynamic Dining WoW from RCI
American Holidays and Royal Caribbean International get into the ‘WoW’ spirit, following the cruise line’s unveiling of its new Dynamic Dining concept on all Quantum class ships.
Rachel McAnaspie, American Holidays; Shona Byrne, American Holidays; Sharon Wilson, Royal Caribbean International; Sarah McCormick, American Holidays; Jennifer...
Travelport Acquires Hotelzon
Travelport has acquired Hotelzon, a leading B2B hotel distribution technology provider, from former owner Esa Karppinen for an undisclosed sum. The investment forms part of Travelport’s ongoing strategy to redefine and strengthen its hotel offering to corporations and travel management companies. The acquisition also...
SAA to Introduce Free Baggage Wrapping Service
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that, following a successful trial period, the airline is taking steps to offer a complimentary baggage wrapping service for customers travelling out of Johannesburg, as a permanent feature.
On 22nd January 2014, SAA implemented a trial phase (to run until...
Etihad Honoured at Aviation Industry Awards
Etihad Airways has been named winner of the ‘Sustainability & Environment Award’ at Ireland’s inaugural Aviation Industry Awards 2014.The awards, sponsored by the Irish Aviation Authority, were launched this year to celebrate excellence within the country’s aviation sector, with winners being announced during a...
Win One of Three Pairs of Entry Tickets to Irish Open Golf
Emirates, airline partner to the Irish Open, is offering Irish Travel Trade News readers the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to this year’s Irish Open, which will take place in Fota Island Resort from 19th – 22nd June.
Thousands of golf fans are...
